Rebuilding Our Woodlands: Planting for Resilience after the Storm

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Date

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Add to Calendar 2026-03-31 17:00:00 2026-03-31 19:00:00 Rebuilding Our Woodlands: Planting for Resilience after the Storm Learn how increasing species diversity can protect woodlands from storms, insects, diseases, and drought—strengthening long-term forest health. Discover resilient tree species suited to northern Minnesota’s soils and climate, and explore the key traits that make them ideal for replanting. This class also covers proper planting techniques, strategies to protect young trees, and simple ways to prevent damage from deer and other herbivores. Each participant will receive a tree and protective cage to help ensure successful growth. The session includes an introduction to Climate Smart Tree Seedlings—trees grown locally with genetically diverse seed sources and assisted-migration methods to thrive in evolving conditions. The Rebuilding Our Woodlands class will be held on Tuesday, March 31, from 5-7p at the Bemidji High School-Lumberjack Room.Cost is $15. Go to Bemidji Community Ed to register. Bemidji High School-Lumberjack Room Bemidji High School-Lumberjack Room Bemidji High School-Lumberjack Room America/Chicago public

Time

5 - 7 p.m. Central time

Location

Bemidji High School-Lumberjack Room
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601

Contact

Tarah Young, Hubbard County ANR Educator [email protected] or 218-209-2111

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Learn how increasing species diversity can protect woodlands from storms, insects, diseases, and drought—strengthening long-term forest health. Discover resilient tree species suited to northern Minnesota’s soils and climate, and explore the key traits that make them ideal for replanting. This class also covers proper planting techniques, strategies to protect young trees, and simple ways to prevent damage from deer and other herbivores.

Each participant will receive a tree and protective cage to help ensure successful growth. The session includes an introduction to Climate Smart Tree Seedlings—trees grown locally with genetically diverse seed sources and assisted-migration methods to thrive in evolving conditions.

The Rebuilding Our Woodlands class will be held on Tuesday, March 31, from 5-7p at the Bemidji High School-Lumberjack Room.

Cost is $15. Go to Bemidji Community Ed to register.

Audience

Anyone interested in learning how to increase, strengthen and support long-term forest health.

Cost

Cost is $15 per person.

Registration

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.